Matthew's
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Matthew's 12 times, with records going back to 2022. Matthew's was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
58
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Back flow preventer installed before splitter, back flow need to be installed after the splitter before green hose on non chemical side. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time marking on garlic in oil and butter at all prep stations. No time marking on cheese stuffed olives in bar area. Manager wrote time marking **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on milk based dessert cup, employee wrote date marking **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls and plates stored not inverted in ware washing area
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water 96F on cooks line
10-07-4
61
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish of the evening- creamed leeks, broccolini and salmon roe. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Viewed menu No change salmon roe is offered on menu without notifying guest that it's a raw food item **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Haccp plan is in received status for vacuum sealing raw meats, poultry, cheeses, deli meats and seafood. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Still in received status on quick links **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
82
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Blue chemical spray bottle stored Near clean utensils, employee properly stored spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef dumplings stored over cooked prepped pasta in dessert cooler, employee properly stored food items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing After splitter before green hose
29-42-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Haccp plan is in received status for vacuum sealing raw meats, poultry, cheeses, deli meats and seafood. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish of the evening- creamed leeks, broccolini and salmon roe. **Warning**
02B-01-5
52
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
90
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment currently vacuum seal raw and cooked meats **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-21: Verified online they have submitted their Haccp plan it's showing received on quicklinks **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
90
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on faucet at mop sink Before black hose
29-42-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment currently vacuum seal raw and cooked meats **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean round food storage containers and lids
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Cups stored on floor near freezer
25-05-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items without hair restraints, employee put on hair restraint **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
64
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is currently vacuum sealing all raw steaks and cooked beef short ribs **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Establishment vacuum seal cooked beef short ribs **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-46-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training provided at inspection, per employee the folder was misplaced. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler on cooks line
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of reach in cooler
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls stored on shelf near dish machine **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing 73F on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
61
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Matthew's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Matthew's on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Matthew's?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Matthew's.
How does Matthew's compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Matthew's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Matthew's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Matthew's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Matthew's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Matthew's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Matthew's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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